A very tall Chinese blue and white baluster vase and cover. Kangxi period
Of slender baluster form, moulded and decorated with swirling panels enclosing flowers, between lappet-shaped floral panels and shoulder, the domed cover similarly decorated with stepped finials.
For a pair of similar vases, see Christie’s, Property from two ducal collections, Woburn abbey, Bedford, 20-21 september 2004, Woburn Abbey, lot 1232.
For a five pieces composite garniture with similar vases, see Christie’s London, The Duarte Pinto Collection from the distinguished decorator’s houses in Madrid and Trujillo, Spain, 20-21 july, lot 496.